Purpose of the Bill

The bill aims to support and enhance economic development by providing financial assistance to a Minnesota organization known as All Square. This organization focuses on workforce development, particularly aiding individuals with criminal records in overcoming employment barriers.

Main Provisions

• The bill allocates $300,000 from Minnesota's general fund for the fiscal year 2026.
• This amount is earmarked for a grant to All Square of Minnesota.
• The grant is intended to fund programs that help individuals who are currently incarcerated, formerly incarcerated, or who have been directly impacted by having a criminal record.
• All Square's programs eligible for funding include:
  1. The Restaurant and Food Truck Fellowship program,
  2. The Prison to Law Pipeline program,
  3. The Legal Revolution Law Firm.

Significant Changes to Existing Law

• This appropriation is a one-time financial allocation specifically designated to support All Square’s operations in Minneapolis, St. Paul, and surrounding correctional facilities.
• The bill introduces no changes to existing laws but provides a one-time grant aimed at improving employment opportunities for affected individuals.

Relevant Terms

economic development, All Square, grant, workforce development, criminal record, employment barriers, Restaurant and Food Truck Fellowship, Prison to Law Pipeline, Legal Revolution Law Firm, Minneapolis, St. Paul, incarcerated, formerly incarcerated, correctional facilities.